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Tuesday 13th November

Good news from Scotland. For the first time in 40 years, there is a Keyboard and Organ Club in Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh Keyboard & Electronic Organ Society has been formed by Kerr McIntosh, proprietor of the KeyPlayer Yamaha Homeworld store in the city. KeyPlayer was formerly known as Edinburgh Organ Studios, and was run by Kerr’s father Bill, for over 40 years. Bill sadly left us in February this year, but it was always his dream to re-establish an organ club in Edinburgh. Now that dream has become reality.

Wednesday 7th November

Whilst David was setting up for the recent Brian Sharp Musical Break at The Kidderminster Mercure Hotel, operations were brought to a halt when the hotel receptionist asked if Keith Wilkinson from ITV Central News could use the room to film a couple of pre-arranged interviews for a short tribute to Betty Yates, the Bewdley resident who was brutally murdered earlier this year.

As the camera was being set up Keith spotted the organ and asked David if he played and if he would be prepared to play some music for the film, and when David revealed that he had met Betty at the hot... Read more.

The hand over of the Town Hall took place yesterday morning to The Louth Education Community Interest Company (Lecic) so the future of the Compton and the monthly concerts are now secure. Having been given the green light, a program... Read more.

Monday 29th October

Weyhill Electronic Organ Society decided to ‘push the boat out’ by engaging four artistes to perform for their recent concert at The Lights Theatre in Andover ... and their initiative was well rewarded with a truly excellent show, in front of an audience of around 220.

The show was brilliantly directed by Michael Wooldridge, more than ably assisted by Chris Stanbury and percussionist, Gareth Thompson. The foursome was completed by talented vocalist Sue Stockley, making her debut appearance for a... Read more.

The future of the Town Hall has been in doubt threatening the concerts there but good news has prevailed and the Compton organ has been secured with ownership of it passing from East Lindsey District Council to the Louth Community Education Trust on 1st October meaning that the concerts can continue.

Great news for followers of this wonderful organ in such a stunning venue!

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